Overview

• TIFF’s Centrepiece section comprises 55 films from nearly 50 countries, featuring 19 world premieres and a slate of North American debuts.
• The documentary program includes 23 films from 18 countries with 16 world premieres, highlighting the work of Oscar-winning directors.
• Richard Linklater’s Blue Moon will have its North American premiere in the Centrepiece lineup after debuting at the Berlin International Film Festival.
• Key documentaries include The Eyes of Ghana, executive produced by Barack and Michelle Obama, and Whistle, a film about a champion whistling competition.
• Further announcements for Gala, Special Presentations, Platform, Discovery and Midnight Madness sections will roll out ahead of the September 4 opening.